Man Reunited With Brother On ‘Long Lost Family’ Dies Night Before Show Airs

The final episode of the current series of Long Lost Family aired last night bringing tears to many viewers’ eyes.

Sadly the subject of the show, Julian Delange, died the night before the episode aired which became a tribute to his life – Julian was reunited with his brother after 70 years apart.

One of the show’s hosts, Nicky Campbell, announced the news on Twitter an hour before the show aired.

His tweet read:

Final #longlostfamily tonight. Sad news. Julian Delange passed away last night.

He and his brother found each other after more than 70 years and became very close.

The family have requested the programme goes ahead. We dedicate it to Julian who was a sweet man and a gentleman.

I am proud to have known him.

During the episode Julian was reunited with his brother after spending more than 70 years apart and it was very emotional.

Viewers flocked to social media to offer their condolences to Julian’s family.

According to the hosts the two brothers spent plenty of time together this year after being reunited on the show.